Vondrousova of the Czech Republic overpowered Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in the first set and never looked back, winning 6-4, 6-4.
Category: Tennis
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Billie Jean King on Victories Past, and the Battles to Come
The tennis champion’s activism won equal pay for women at the 1973 U.S. Open. Now 79, she is still leading the fight for equity — in sports and beyond.
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Carlos Alcaraz Gets a Shot at Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon Singles Final
“For Novak, it is one more day, one more moment,” Alcaraz said of Sunday’s final. “For me, it’s going to be the best moment of my life, I think.”
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Djokovic to Face Alcaraz in Wimbledon Final After Easily Beating Sinner
The 23-time Grand Slam champion may have mellowed, but he is as determined as ever to win his favorite title again. He will play Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday.
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The Strawberry Fields of Wimbledon
A team of workers has been racing to pick, pack and transport the more than two million strawberries that are expected to be served over the course of the tournament.
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Elina Svitolina’s Love Affair With Wimbledon Ends, but U.S. Open Awaits
Svitolina, the Ukrainian star who captured hearts in London and beyond, lost to Marketa Vondrousova on Thursday but will play on through the summer.
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Jabeur and Vondrousova Finesse Way to Wimbledon Final
Ons Jabeur will try for a third time to become the first Arab woman to win a Grand Slam event. But don’t count out the crafty Marketa Vondrousova.
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Marketa Vondrousova Ends Elina Svitolina’s Wimbledon Run
Vondrousova beat Svitolina, the Ukrainian tennis star who had won the hearts of fans, in straight sets to advance to the women’s singles final.
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Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and the Power of Vulnerability
Alcaraz and Medvedev rarely shy away from discussing their frailties, reflecting a shift in tennis culture. Now, they’ll face off in a Wimbledon semifinal.
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The Soldiers of Wimbledon
Nearly 500 members of Britain’s three military branches spend two weeks of their vacation each year volunteering at the Grand Slam tournament.
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Elina Svitolina Aims for a Wimbledon Singles Final Against Jabeur or Sabalenka
Svitolina, the Ukrainian player who has captivated Wimbledon fans, beat No. 1 Iga Swiatek and will play Marketa Vondrousova in a semifinal match Thursday.
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Elina Svitolina Of Ukraine One Match Away From Wimbledon Final
Svitolina, a new mother who has said she is playing to give strength to her people back home in Ukraine, is one match away from an improbable and inspiring spot in the Wimbledon final.